The Curious Fad of Octagon Houses in 19th Century America
June 28, 2016
Bell bottoms. Beanie babies. Disco and the Atkins Diet. Fads are curious, strange creatures, and likely to reappear (especially in fashion) when least expected. I am not certain that this truism exists in architecture, for I have yet to spy theĀ fad of octagon houses taking hold again. In mid-19th century America, the octagon house was (read more)